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CrashLabs

Denis Laviolette

Booking Overview

An industry interview show focused on mining, metals, commodities, and investment markets, featuring one-on-one conversations with mining-company CEOs and other sector leaders. PR agencies could credibly pitch junior mining executives, exploration-company leaders, mining investors, geologists, and specialists in resource financing or dealmaking; booking difficulty is medium because the guests are senior but drawn from a focused, relatively accessible industry niche.

Metrics

Episodes: 108

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: Canada

YouTube: 24.6k subscribers

Instagram: 2.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

earthlabspodcast@gmail.com

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Host

Denis Laviolette - Host and publisher of CrashLabs, focused on mining, metals, financial markets, and strategies for navigating uncertain economic conditions.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
CEOs and senior executives of junior mining, metals, and mineral exploration companies, particularly leaders with direct experience in exploration, project development, financing, acquisitions, or commodity markets.
Required Achievements:  
Leading a publicly traded mining or exploration company, Securing or developing significant mineral properties, Managing exploration, financing, joint-venture, or acquisition transactions, Providing informed analysis of commodity cycles and mining markets

Recent Guest Discussions

Ken Armstrong - How Junior Mining Companies Can Withstand Market Downturns, Dilution Risks, Commodity Cycles, Joint Ventures, And Gold Exploration.

Clayton Fisher - Copper Exploration In Idaho, Acquiring Mineral Acreage Through Government Auctions, Competing With Major Mining Companies, And Undervalued Exploration Opportunities.

Jean-Félix Lepage - Gold Resource Quality, Strip Ratios, Exploration-company Leadership Challenges, And Evaluating Junior Mining Projects.

Recent Topics

Mining, Metals, Junior Mining, Commodities, Investing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
CrashLabs
:

#1 Digging for Dollars: Has the Junior Mining Market Finally Broken Its Months-Long Slump?

September 21, 2026

Copper reaches all-time highs and precious metals rebound, yet junior exploration capital remains tight. Mat and Cejay reunite after a summer hiatus to analyze where big money is flowing, from $400M+ mega-raisings in brownfield development assets to the rise of breakthrough recovery technologies.Plus:The Visual Assays Debate: Transparency, selective disclosure, and why context mattersRapid Fire Portfolio Updates: Sun Peak, Arrington Metals, Sirios, Wallbridge, and Comstock DistrictDig This De...

#108 Digging for Dollars #36 Why Smart Money Quietly Loaded Up on This $20M Gold Micro-Cap

July 30, 2026

Iran war on, Iran war off. Dollar up, gold down. But Mat keeps buying juniors, and this one just went public with grades that made him do a double take. Mat chats with Andrew Kaip, interim CEO of Karus Mining, about leveraging his background as a top BMO analyst to spot value in today’s junior market.Plus:The Karus thesis: linking historic high-grade intercepts into a maiden resource, then unlocking the belt-scale blue skyWhy investors suffer from historical drill hole "blindness" Dig This De...

#107 Digging for Dollars #35 The Dilution Trap Wiping Out Junior Miners, And How to Avoid It

July 23, 2026

Markets are in free fall - Hecla down 58%, Equinox 54%, TSX down 13% year to date - this one junior is bucking the trend. Mat checks in with Westhaven Gold CEO Ken Armstrong to reveal how survivors weather the storm while others get wiped out.Plus:Why senior producers are down 40% or more from highs despite historic gold and copper prices, and what the commodity cycle says happens nextWhy Mat has opened his mind to JV deals Dig This Deal - Mat and Ken each pitch 1 stockCompanies Mentioned:Hec...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
CrashLabs
:

How do I get in touch with CrashLabs?

CrashLabs is hosted by Denis Laviolette. Its publicly listed email is earthlabspodcast@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for CrashLabs?

The publicly listed email for CrashLabs: earthlabspodcast@gmail.com.

How many listeners does CrashLabs have?

Podseeker estimates CrashLabs reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for CrashLabs?

CrashLabs typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: CEOs and senior executives of junior mining, metals, and mineral exploration companies, particularly leaders with direct experience in exploration, project development, financing, acquisitions, or commodity markets. Common among recent guests: Leading a publicly traded mining or exploration company; Securing or developing significant mineral properties; Managing exploration, financing, joint-venture, or acquisition transactions. Recent guests include Ken Armstrong, Clayton Fisher, and Jean-Félix Lepage.

How hard is it to get booked on CrashLabs?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does CrashLabs cover?

Recent episodes cover Mining, Metals, Junior Mining, Commodities, and Investing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

earthlabspodcast@gmail.com

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